Tandoori Pomfret Fish

Ingredients:

• 1 Pomfret fish
• 7 Garlic flakes
• 5 Green chillies
• 1/2 Cup curd
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 Inch ginger
• 5 Drops of red colour
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Salt to taste
• Grind the following:
• 1 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 2 Dry red chillies

Method:

Clean the fish properly. Remove its eyes and gills.
• Make slits on either side of the fish.
• Apply lemon juice and salt over the fish. Keep it aside for half an hour.
• Make paste of ginger, green chillies and garlic.
• Beat the curd thoroughly.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and the powder of spices.
• Mix oil and colour into it and strain the mixture through sieve.
• Fill the batter in slits and smear all over the fish.
• Leave aside for about 5 to 6 hours.
• Put the fish in tandoor till it turns golden brown.
• Tandoori fish is ready to serve.